Chrysler 100 Is Alfa Romeo with American heart

By Peter Fowler18 Feb 2016

The range of “Chrysler” now more than ever modest at only four models. To start its expansion, the company decided bottom. The fifth model in the range will be a hatchback Golf class, which already rolls test miles on U.S. roads.

When to Expect It

The exact dates of the appearance the car in the U.S. market yet, but I will assume that sales could begin next summer, according to preliminary price from $18 000. And it is likely that the successful market launch of the Chrysler 100 could turn into a new generation Lancia Delta.

Prototype

The prototype was spotted by accident. In the lens got tight camouflaged Alfa Romeo Giulietta. But make no mistake, we have the future Chrysler 100 hatchback. In a detailed review “American” issue additional contours of the logo and grille. The latter is made in the trademark style of models of the American company with five horizontal bars. Front and rear bumper with “weave” will also be original.

In all other respects before us is another product of badge-engineering. Sergio Marchionne simply decided to sell Alfa Romeo in the U.S. it was just such a simple way. In the original hierarchy of the hatchback will stand on a half-step above him the platform of the sedan Dodge Dart and will be positioned as a premium product.

Sporty Image

I must say that the company’s representatives are struggling to make “hundred part” sporty image. A distinctive feature of the Chrysler 100 should be a rich basic equipment and a high level of acoustic comfort.

American needs to get powerful engines of the family “Tigershark”. This means that under the hood of the hatchback will spells out “four” working volume of 2.0 and 2.4 liters. Their power is equal to 160 and 186 HP respectively. They will be aggregated only with a six-speed “automatic”.

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New Chrysler sub-compact car promise to have outstanding handling and affordable price. However, the exact release date is still uknown.

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